Wednesday, December 05, 2018Manitowoc launches internal mast operator lift for Potain top slewing cranesManitowoc has officially launched an internal mast operator lift for Potain top slewing cranes. The Potain Cab-IN allows for fast, easy and safe travel to and from the crane cab, while retaining regular mast ladder access. It fits inside all K-mast systems of 1.6 m, 2 m and 2.45 m sections. The system is also compatible with all Potain bases/chassis, meaning it can be fitted into both existing and new crane models.

Monday, December 03, 2018Manitowoc launches its largest Potain topless crane yetManitowoc has officially launched the Potain MCT 565, currently its largest topless crane, at this year’s bauma China 2018. The company invited customers, dealers, end users and media to a specially-arranged event inside the Shanghai trade fair to present the crane. The following day a group of special guests were welcomed to the Manitowoc factory in nearby Zhangjiagang where the MCT 565 was shown fully assembled, complete with its full 80 m jib.

Friday, November 09, 2018EnCORE program revitalizes older Potain crane for StirnimannIn the past when Potain cranes reached the end of their operational life customers would sell them on or scrap them as part of trade-in deals. However, Manitowoc’s EnCORE program gives customers a third option, providing used cranes with a new lease of life and allowing owners to increase their overall return on investment.

Wednesday, October 24, 2018Potain to showcase its Hup and Igo self-erecting cranes at ARTIBAT 2018Potain is bringing two models from its stellar lineup of self-erecting cranes to this year’s ARTIBAT 2018 construction tradeshow in Rennes, France, from October 24 – 26. The company will be at booth T2 B01, and is partnering for the event with regional Potain distributors JFM, TONYMAT and SOME.

Thursday, October 18, 2018Four Potain cranes build new police hospital in PeruThe construction of the new Central Police Hospital in Lima, Peru, is underway with the help of four Potain tower cranes. Two MC 175 B and two MC 125 cranes are providing fast work at the job site lifting formwork, prefabricated blocks, and more to ensure the new hospital will be ready at the start of 2019. The new six-story building is being constructed in the same spot where the old hospital was demolished in the Jesus Maria district.